Safety and Feasibility Study of the MitraFix® Transcatheter Mitral Valve System (NCT07501234) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Safety and Feasibility Study of the MitraFix® Transcatheter Mitral Valve System
China5 participantsStarted 2026-03-23
Plain-language summary
The goal of this early feasibility clinical trial is to test a new device called the MitraFix® Transcatheter Mitral Valve System. It aims to learn if the device is safe and if it can help adults who have a severe leaky heart valve (mitral regurgitation). This study is for people who are at high risk for traditional open-heart surgery.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is the MitraFix system safe for participants? Can the device be successfully placed in the heart? Does the device help reduce the valve leak and improve daily life?
Participants will:
Receive the MitraFix valve through a small tube inserted into a vein in the leg.
Visit the clinic for heart tests, walking tests, and health checks for up to one year after the procedure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Moderate to severe or severe (≥3+) mitral regurgitation.
* Age ≥ 18 years.
* Patients at high risk for traditional open-heart surgery, defined as: STS mortality risk for mitral valve replacement ≥ 8%; OR presence of 2 or more frailty indices; OR presence of 2 or more major organ dysfunctions that cannot be improved post-operatively; OR other comorbidities or factors making them unsuitable for surgery.
* Anatomically suitable for transcatheter MitraFix® system implantation via a transfemoral-transseptal approach as assessed by the investigator; the transfemoral-transseptal access route meets the requirements of the delivery system.
* Able to understand the study purpose, voluntarily participate, sign the informed consent form, and willing to accept relevant examinations and clinical follow-ups.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe mitral stenosis.
* Severe calcification of mitral leaflets and/or annulus; anatomical structures of the mitral valve apparatus (e.g., papillary muscles) unsuitable for device implantation.
* High risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) based on pre-operative CT/TEE planning (estimated neo-LVOT \< 150 mm²), which cannot be avoided by procedural optimization.
* Presence of previous implants in the mitral position (surgical bioprosthetic or mechanical valves, surgical annuloplasty rings, etc.).
* Infective endocarditis or evidence of active infection.
* Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within 90 days.
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.